­Our endless gratitude for the various types of plastic bottles and jars we have here at CPS is … well, endless. The next plastic type on our list is PVC. Sure, we’ve already made a rap song about PVC, but …

The innovation and technologies humanity has seen in the last century are phenomenal. This technological revolution has touched every area of life, and packaging is no exception. What do we have to look forward to in the world of packaging …

I’m Amber Boston, Container & Packaging Spy. In this blog post, I’m trying to discover who has stolen my identity. Somewhere, somehow, my name has been taken. I’ve been rushed to my safe house until we can determine how my …

We’ve honored PET but our hearts are full of love for all plastics and thus we must also pay homage to our number two of the resin identification codes; HDPE. What can be said of High Density Polyethylene? Many may …

I’m Amber Boston, Container & Packaging Spy. My morning started like any other, but then the letter arrived. It came like any other piece of mail. Not by owl, though that would be pretty amazing. My mail carrier screeched up …

How long have we known each other? Each answer may be different. A couple years, a couple months, and maybe even a couple days. But if you’ve had a memorable experience with us we want to know about it. In …

Here at Container & Packaging Supply we have a bunch of health nuts. If you were to take a glance at our Sales division, about half of them have Bachelor’s degrees in exercise science. Many of them wake up at …

Choosing the right packaging for your product is important. You wouldn’t want a treatment pump for hairspray, or plastic pails for small quantities of essential oils. Just like choosing the right packaging is important, using the right accessories for your …

Here at Container & Packaging Supply we are constantly on the cutting edge of technological… stuff. But sometimes we just need to take a break from all the sciency-stuff, and indulge our inner artistic sensibilities. I’ve decided to do this …

There are lots of things in life that you don’t want to shrink unexpectedly: your brand new skin-tight jeggings, your hard earned nest egg, or the size of your favorite carton of ice cream. But sometimes, shrinking is best. For …

We love packaging. Probably more than sane, mentally-healthy people should. So when it comes down to it, it’s hard not to want to make packaging seem a bit more human. After all, who hasn’t put googly eyes on their bottles …

Did your mom ever tell you that looks don’t matter, and that it’s only what is inside that counts? While this was useful during your awkward adolescent phase, she wasn’t always right. When you have a product to sell, what …

Have you ever wondered if you could make your own crisp and crunchy pickles? Pickling is a method of preservation found worldwide. Kimchee in Korea. Pickled eggs in China. Olives in the Mediterranean. Herring in Scandinavia. Pickling is, in a …

If you are overwhelmed when you start looking for the perfect container, don’t be surprised. Container & Packaging Supply offers over 1,000 items, from tubs to bottles to lids and everything else. Where do you start? The first step you …

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Contributors

Ty Petersen
Director of MarketingI joined Container & Packaging Supply in October of 2012 and since then have won the acclaim of critics everywhere. Phrases like "I don't know that guy," and "Seriously, I have no idea who you're talking about," describe me best. The only thing I find more enjoyable about working with containers is talking about them.

Kayla Holman,
CPS Blog WriterI’m a writer at heart who got swept up in an intriguing industry. I learned the ropes of CPS products along with budding packagers through our customer support call center. Then I gained insight into why people love to do business with us while working with clients in Sales Support. Now I get to write about what I've learned. Life is good.

Rachel Hansen
CPS Blog WriterI am a stay-at-home mom in a house full of boys who somehow got involved in writing about containers for CPS. When I’m not building Legos or playing super heroes, I can occasionally be found researching the complexities of the container industry in hopes to share what I know with all of the avid CPS blog readers.

Keith McCauley
Executive Vice PresidentI grew up in the packaging industry working for Container & Packaging Supply. I've been a bottle printer, order picker, delivery driver, graphic artist, and warehouse manager, all before I graduated from college! Following graduation I worked as the Art Director of a radio conglomerate in a top 25 market. I came back to what I love.

Ben McCallister
Executive Vice PresidentLike every young boy, I wanted to sell bottles when I grew up. I have dabbled in warehouse, customer support, sales, marketing, and HR. Basically, I am delightful and dreamy. Oh! I forgot to mention - I have a ton of friends and admirers. Yet, it is in my deep-seeded humility where I really shine.